Quote by Anthony Burgess

The English language is being augmented every year by about 400 new words. We cannot cope. We are drowning in the plethora. It

The English language is being augmented every year by about

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suggests that the English language is constantly expanding with the addition of around 400 new words each year. The quote reflects on the overwhelming nature of this influx, implying that we are unable to keep up with the rapid pace of linguistic evolution. With an abundance of words to navigate through, it suggests that we may feel overwhelmed or submerged in this plethora of new vocabulary.

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